Category Archives: LGBT

Same Sex Couples Guaranteed Nursing Home Visitation and Access Rights

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

A memo released last week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) make it very clear that nursing homes and long-term care facilities that receive funding from CMS cannot discriminate against same sex couples. Facilities are instructed to provide … Continue reading →

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LGBT Couples Struggle For Justice In Documentary On Aging Screening At Bloomington Pride Fest

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

A documentary set to be screened at the PRIDE Film Festival in Bloomington, IL on January 28th is certain to be one of the most heart-wrenching documentaries you’re likely to see this year. The movie is entitled Gen Silent, and … Continue reading →

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Homophobia in Nursing Homes a Growing Concern

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Barry G Doyle

An article in May’s Texas Law Review touches on a subject that rarely gets much notice, but it should. And, as the note points out, it will. The article, titled “Quality Care for Queer Nursing Home Residents:The Prospect of Reforming … Continue reading →

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Civil Union Laws A Boon For Nursing Home Patients

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Barry G Doyle

The state of Illinois has joined the District of Columbia, California, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington in recognizing same sex marriage for its citizens. This is a huge relief and benefit for thousands of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) aging seniors … Continue reading →

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